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Adhd Kids Depression - Psychology, Special Needs, Health - Posted: 31st Dec, 2022 - 9:39pm
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Adhd Kids And Depression
I suppose because of their low self-esteem, children with ADHD tend to suffer more from depression than those kids without ADHD.
QUOTE Several well conducted studies have shown that children with ADHD are more likely than others to become depressed at some time during their development. In fact, the risk for developing depression is as much as three times greater than for other children.
A study recently published in the Journal of Affective Disorders (January 1998, 113-122) examined the course of depression in 76 children with ADHD in order to learn more about the relationship between ADHD and depression. The authors were especially interested in whether depression in children with ADHD represents an actual clinical depression, or whether it may be better understood as a kind of "Demoralization" that can result from the day to day struggles that children with ADHD often have..
A study recently published in the Journal of Affective Disorders (January 1998, 113-122) examined the course of depression in 76 children with ADHD in order to learn more about the relationship between ADHD and depression. The authors were especially interested in whether depression in children with ADHD represents an actual clinical depression, or whether it may be better understood as a kind of "Demoralization" that can result from the day to day struggles that children with ADHD often have..
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Post Date: 5th Sep, 2006 - 4:51am / Post ID: #
Depression Kids Adhd
Being an ADHD kid myself (long, long, long time ago) I agree, I know that I suffered more from depression then any of my friends. My mom always asked me if I am depressed I told her no, I told her I was just thinking. I was ashamed to admit that I was depressed, I don't know why.
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Post Date: 31st Dec, 2022 - 9:39pm / Post ID: #
Depression Kids Adhd
Also, some people with ADHD may be "Predisposed" to depression. ADHD involves differences in brain chemistry, which may make you more likely to feel depressed. ADHD also often coexists with anxiety and substance abuse. Both can increase the risk of depression.
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